Kreyton
A modern name of unknown meaning and origin, potentially derived from crater.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Kreyton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kreyton today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kreyton births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kreyton. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kreyton. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,216
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Kreyton: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kreyton from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kreyton by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kreyton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kreyton
The name Kreyton is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization that thrived in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "kreto," which means "to create" or "to bring into being," suggesting a connection to the act of creation or birth.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kreyton can be found in a collection of Etruscan inscriptions dated around the 5th century BCE. These inscriptions were discovered in the ruins of an Etruscan settlement near the city of Perugia and contain references to individuals bearing the name.
During the Roman era, the name Kreyton was adopted by some Roman families, particularly those with Etruscan roots. It is believed that the Roman historian Titus Livius, better known as Livy (59 BCE - 17 CE), mentioned a Roman general named Kreyton who played a significant role in the Punic Wars against Carthage.
In the Middle Ages, the name Kreyton resurfaced in various parts of Europe, although its usage was relatively rare. One notable figure from this period was Kreyton of Cologne (c. 1050 - 1125), a German monk and scholar who wrote extensively on theological and philosophical topics.
During the Renaissance, the name experienced a revival, particularly in Italy, where it was associated with the arts and literature. Kreyton Boccaccio (1313 - 1375), the famous Italian author and poet, is perhaps the most renowned individual to bear this name during this era.
In more recent centuries, the name Kreyton has been used sporadically across different cultures and regions. Kreyton Mikhailovich Kovalevsky (1858 - 1940) was a Russian mathematician and mechanical engineer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. Kreyton Greville (1891 - 1976) was a British actor and playwright known for his work in the early 20th century.
While the name Kreyton is not as commonly used today as it once was, it still holds a unique and intriguing history that spans centuries and civilizations, from its Etruscan origins to its appearances throughout various eras and cultures.
People
Kreyton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kreyton as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kreyton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kreyton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kreyton going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Kreyton a common name?
We classify Kreyton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kreyton most popular?
The single biggest year for Kreyton was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kreyton is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kreyton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kreyton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kreyton in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kreyton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kreyton in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kreyton can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Kreyton?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.